Harden's Big Debut

James Harden

James Harden: Harden showed everyone last night that he is worth the max money deal that he received from the Rockets. Harden posted a line of 37 points, 6 rebounds, 12 assists, 4 steals, and one block. There is a very good chance that Harden provides first round value this season.

Damian Lillard: Lillard certainly did not disappoint in his NBA debut last night. Lillard went off for 23 points, 3 rebounds, 11 assists and a steal. We were high on Lillard coming into the season, and even though it was only one game, he seems to be proving us right.



Kyle Lowry: The big question surrounding Lowry was if his groin injury was going to slow him down coming out of the gate. He showed no ill effects from the groin last night as he posted a line of 21 points, 7 rebounds,  8 assists, and five steals. Keep an  eye on the injury but he is certainly a must start at the moment and should provide second round value if he is able to stay healthy.

Spencer Hawes 

Spencer Hawes: Hawes had a monster night in Philly. Sure, Bynum will eventually come back and eat away at a lot of his production, but in the meantime, keep running him out there. His line last night was a gaudy 16 points, 12 rebounds, 5 blocks, 2 steals. Jrue Holiday, another Sixer we were extremely high on going into this season also posted a great line with 14 points, 11 assists, and 2 steals. Nights like this will be commonplace for Jrue this season.





Waiver Wire:  Took a look at these guys

• Gerald Green; Green may or may not be available in your league but as long as Danny Granger remains sidelined Green is going to see big minutes. He led the Pacers in minutes last night with 37 and although he didn't produce great numbers, his minutes should continue and will post some solid games. 
• Al-Farouq Aminu; Its highly unlikely that he was drafted in your league as he was extremely under the radar coming into the season but with a solid outing like the one he turned in last night, he is worth taking a shot on. Aminu had 17 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 3 blocks. 
• Marvin Williams; had 21 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, a steal and a block. Solid line from Williams who was traded to Utah in the off season for Devin Harris and maybe the change in scenery was exactly what Williams needed.